The newly named BlendED by Saints College offers an inclusive and non-discriminating learning community to young people, who for a variety of reasons, make the choice to attend a specialised learning environment. Saint College operates across multiple campuses, located in Melbourne, Geelong, Colac, Ballarat, and a dual engagement virtual learning campus, BlendED. The young people who attend have typically experienced one or more significant and complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or familial situations which demand unique responses. Such interventions are embedded within the Operation By Principles framework, which combine education with an understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Join our Team as a Social Inclusion and Experiential Learning Instructional Leader!

The Social Inclusion and Experiential Learning Instructional Leader is responsible for facilitating the design, implementation, and overseeing programs that foster social inclusion, personal development, and teamwork among young people. This role requires outstanding leadership qualities to guide and empower staff, oversee all gatherings, facilitate experiential learning activities, and provide professional learning in risk and compliance.

Your focus:

• Supervise and mentor staff in the delivery of social inclusion and experiential learning programs.
• Coordinate structured professional development sessions, including training in risk management and compliance.
• Instruct staff in the facilitation and operations of all gatherings, ensuring consistency and alignment with school values.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of gatherings to maximise student engagement and inclusivity.
• Oversee the design and implementation of experiential learning programs that promote inclusion and personal growth.
• Oversee and coordinate logistics for outdoor and indoor activities, including transportation, equipment, and scheduling.
• Coordinate a variety of activities to encourage student participation and engagement.
• Ensure all activities are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and aligned with the school’s instructional goals.
• Actively promote wellbeing and social inclusion during all activities.
• Identify barriers to participation and work with the Program Director to implement inclusive practices.
• Facilitate the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of activity resources and equipment.
• Work closely with the Program Director and other staff to coordinate program delivery.

Your skills and talents:

• Be able and willing to uphold and role model the schools’ principles of operation of
  Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal, and Honesty.
• Applied understanding of experiential learning approaches and inclusive education practices.
• High level computer literacy and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven initiative, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate
  independently or within a team environment to lead and deliver on timelines.

Why make a choice to join us?

• As a valued and supported member of the broader team, you’ll contribute to providing the best possible experience for our staff and Young People
• Your innovation, experimentation, and creative thinking will be embraced.

The Role

This role is a full -time 1.0FTE ongoing position, working both within in the Melbourne Office, with travel to school sites.

You will be employed on an ongoing basis, commencing in March 2025, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022. The salary will be Education Support Employee Level 3 $81,334 plus Responsibility allowance, plus superannuation and leave loading.

You will need:

• Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty.
• Tertiary Qualifications in Youth work or Social work.
• Relevant experience in outdoor education, experiential learning, or social inclusion programs.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff in social inclusion and experiential learning.
• Experience in planning and delivering professional development, particularly in risk management and compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Victorian Working with Children Check and provide a National Police Check certificate (issued within the last six months).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.

To Apply:

Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Employment Opportunities at www.saints.vic.edu.au/careers.

Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now function on our careers page and must include:

• A cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role
• A statement which addresses the skills and competencies outlined in the position description (no more than 2 pages)
• A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;
• Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, and a current manager.

Applications should be addressed to Richard McCann, Deputy Principal.

For further information contact: [email protected]

Applications close: Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 4pm.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Saints College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.

Saints College is a child safe environment. Saints College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All employees abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at our website.